Convert Lamberts to Kilocandelas per square metre
Convert Lamberts (L) to Kilocandelas per square metre (kcd/m²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
kcd/m² = L × 3.183098862
About Lamberts
The lambert (L) equals 10⁴/π cd/m² ≈ 3 183 cd/m², the luminance of a perfect diffuse surface emitting 1 lumen per square centimetre. The CGS practical luminance unit. An incandescent lamp globe at 3 200 K has luminance ~1 L; a clear sky is ~0.94 L. Superseded by cd/m² in SI photometry. 1 L = 10⁴/π cd/m².
About Kilocandelas per square metre
The kilocandela per square metre (kcd/m²) equals 1 000 cd/m². The scale for HDR displays and high-brightness monitors: VESA DisplayHDR 1000 requires 1 kcd/m² peak; professional HDR mastering monitors reach 1-4 kcd/m²; an overcast sky measures ~3-8 kcd/m²; a fluorescent tube ~7 kcd/m². 1 kcd/m² = 10³ cd/m².
Quick Reference Table
| Lamberts (L) | Kilocandelas per square metre (kcd/m²) |
|---|---|
| 1 L | 3.1831 kcd/m² |
| 2 L | 6.3662 kcd/m² |
| 5 L | 15.9155 kcd/m² |
| 10 L | 31.831 kcd/m² |
| 25 L | 79.5775 kcd/m² |
| 50 L | 159.155 kcd/m² |
| 100 L | 318.31 kcd/m² |